How to apply for a Russian study visa?

Applying for a Russian study visa is the last step to study in Russia. For students who are going to study in Russia for the first time, there are many problems in applying for a visa. What are the procedures for applying for a Russian study visa? Let’s take a look at the details!

1. Russian PhD study visa application process

Step 1: Formally apply to the school and submit application materials;

Step 2: After obtaining the admission invitation letter Apply for a visa invitation letter from the Russian Ministry of Interior;

Step 3: Obtain the university admission invitation letter and visa invitation letter;

Step 4: Obtain the visa material list and fill in the electronic visa application form online ;

Step 5: Prepare visa application materials;

Step 6: Submit materials to the Russian embassy, ??consulate or visa agency in China;

Step 7 : Pay the visa fee and visa service fee;

Step 8: Wait for the review results or supplementary information and interview;

Step 9: Receive the visa.

2. Visa preparation materials

1. Original and copy of the applicant’s passport (passport valid for more than 6 months);

2. Within three months 2 2-inch color photos with white background without hat;

3. Original and 1 copy of the applicant’s ID card (photocopies of the front and back sides are required);

4. Visa application form 1 5. Original invitation letter issued by the Russian Immigration Service; 6. Original valid invitation letter from the Russian inviting college (university) and its copy;

7. The original valid contract between the applicant and the college (university) and its copy;

8. A copy of the applicant’s diploma;

9. Bank deposit certificate proving sufficient ability to pay (if it is a parent’s account, the household registration book must be provided to prove the kinship);

10. Health certificate valid for 3 months, AIDS quarantine Report (if the stay in Russia exceeds 90 days);

11. Students under the age of 18 should provide a notarized copy of their parents’ consent.

Applicants may be asked to provide supplementary documents or be interviewed if necessary.

3. Things to note when applying for a visa

1. Photo requirements

The photo size is 3.5cmx4.5cm. Photos taken within the last six months are required. The image must be clear, with a bright background, and the face must be in the center of the photo with a serious expression. No frowning, no smiling. Keep your lips closed. Sunglasses are not allowed when taking photos. Photos should be front-facing (without hats).

2. Visa location

Before applying for a visa, you should check the visa location of the invitation letter, whether it is Beijing, Shenyang, Guangzhou or Shanghai.

3. Notarized certificate

For student visas under the age of 18, parents need to go to the local notary office to make a notarized statement in Chinese and Russian that agrees with their children to study abroad.

4. Visa

5 working days (ordinary visa), 3 working days (three-day expedited visa), 1 working day (same-day expedited visa).

5. Physical examination report

The AIDS examination report is issued by the International Travel Health Care Center and is valid for three months. Do not apply for the AIDS examination report too early.

6. Document signature

Before applying for the visa, check the last page of the passport and sign the student’s name with a black signature pen in block letters.

7. Deposit certificate

The deposit certificate must be in the student’s name. If the deposit certificate is issued in the name of a parent, a notarized Chinese and Russian document proving kinship is required.

IV. Luggage list for studying in Russia

Suitcases

First of all, we know that if you take Aeroflot, you can bring two boxes, each box No more than 23kg, no more than 30 inches in size (you can check the official website for specific centimeters).

If you take other airlines, you should also watch your luggage! Don't be overweight or buy a low-cost airline without luggage. The money you need to replenish your luggage will be enough to buy another ticket.

Documents

1. Passport and visa (things that must be carried with you wherever you go abroad). Students must show their study permit and admission offer to ensure that they can pass customs inspection smoothly. , you may face inquiries.

2. ID card (mainly it is more convenient to buy a ticket when you return to China from abroad, but if you are prone to losing it, don’t bring it. After all, if you lose it abroad, you have to go back to your country to get a replacement, which is very troublesome. Buy a ticket You can also use your passport now and just go to the manual window to get the ticket).

3. Original high school diploma (for those who are studying preparatory courses, please bring it)

University diploma, bachelor's degree certificate, and transcript (the above are all originals, and those who are studying for graduate school must bring them) Bring it with you).

These are the things you need to prepare when applying for the entrance examination of MONU. Other schools should pay attention to the requirements on the official website!

4. Photos with white background (many people ask about the photos used in Russia. The visa photo must first be with a white background. The domestic standard is two inches, which is 3.5x4.5 cm. You cannot wear light-colored clothes. If you go to a photo studio, you can tell me about the specifications for European visa photos. It is recommended to take photos for exams and admission contracts in China, and then ask for electronic versions in the photo studio, because the photos required for Russian documents must be 3×. 4 cm frosted, paper-like feel, and still different from domestic frosted ones)

5. AIDS quarantine report According to the new regulations, you only need to submit an AIDS test report when applying for a Russian visa. After enrolling in Moscow, individual The department will also ask for this. Although it can be done in Russia, it is best to bring it with you and at most translate it when the time comes.

Daily necessities

In daily life, there are a lot of things that are used, and it is impossible for everyone to bring everything. When choosing, you should take practicality and usage rate as well as the convenience of purchasing in Russia as the criteria, and try to be as streamlined as possible.

Bedding and other things need to be prepared in advance. You should also prepare all kinds of toiletries in travel sizes, as well as a mobile phone and computer. If you plan to cook, you can also bring some condiments. For medicines, you need to prepare commonly used ones that can be imported smoothly.